Kirk's Hips =( **8/26 GOOD update!**"

[CelticDreamer]

Awww your dog looks such a sweetheart.... I'll be sure to say extra prayers tonight so that all continues to go well for your "Lil Angel" My Cavalier that I had some years ago had to have hip surgery so I know all about what your going through trying to make them stay calm and everything which is not an easy thing to have to do for such an active dog... Meds work wonders though and in no time at all I'm sure they will be getting along just fine...

~Peace & Blessings to ya both~

[ramanth]

Kirk is looking good and adorable!! Good luck with his recovery.

[Kater]

An essential part of his 'strict regimen' that I failed to mention.........





"Moooooommm, take it off!!!!!"


I'm so mean.

[Queen of Poop]

Awww Kirk. I'd cover your sweet dog face with kisses if I could. Mind your momma and you'll recover more quickly. I know the cone sucks, once you're up and walking around it makes a really good knee whacker though (too much experience with this) and leaves lovely half moon bruises. You're looking great, your momma must be sooooo relieved.

[anna_66]

Kate, I'm sorry I haven't seen your threads about how bad Kirk's hips are. I'm really sorry to hear such a young guy is having so many problems at such a young age, he sure doesn't deserve this (and neither do you).
But wow, he really does look happy now. With the exception of the fun conehead thingie..lol.

I'm sending lots of hugs for you both and many kisses for that cutie pie of yours And of course many prayers for his upcoming surgery.

Love Anna and the kids

[RobiLee]

He's so CUTE!! I'm glad that he is still doing well. Give that cutie a hug from me, please.

[Ginger's Mom]

He sure does look like he is in good spirits. Aren't dogs amazing. I hope he continues to improve, and does better with the pottying. Very gentle Hugs to Kirk from me, please.

[cloverfdx]

Hi there Kirkie and Mama . I am glad to hear that Kirk is improving, and his potty breaks are getting better aswell . You have both been in my thoughts Kate, sending lots of good healing vibes Kirks way {{Hugs}}.

[Kater]

It has been one week (yesterday) since Kirk's surgery. Everything is going well overall, but we have hit a few more bumps with constipation, pain management, etc. He is also starting to really get stir-crazy as well.

Stitches will come out sometime next week. I think I said 7-10 days earlier in this thread, but I was wrong....it's more like 10-14 days. The incision sites look pretty nice, but more significant is the bone healing and healing that is going on internally... We will know about that after we take the next rads.

Also he makes 6 months on Monday!! I can't believe it!! I think I will have a celebration this weekend instead of next week, because my next week is packed with tests/quizzes/assignments. Anyway, be on the look out for pictures! His fur is growing back and he looks less like a Thanksgiving turkey. I still call him turkey leg though, haha.

I also can't wait to give him a baaaath! Oi. He doesn't stink...but I usually keep him cleaner than he is now. Plus he has some adhesive residue in various places from wraps, patches, etc. Also there is the veggie oil I used to remove the wrap.... Yeah, he's a bit of a mess. But still oh so cute.

Kate

[lizbud]

So glad to hear how well Kirk is doing.He will able to have a great, active
life AFTER all is done.I think you are so right to be strict about restrictions
now while the bones heal.Kirk looks so bright eyed & sweet. Keep on
doing well baby boy.